Author Archives: Josh Hendrickson

If you have a Nest Hub, Nest Hub Max, or any of the Nest smart speakers, the devices are likely full of your personal details. Nest Hubs helpfully show calendar appointments, recent searches, and more. But what if you don’t want houseguests to se… Continue reading →

What a difference a year can make. Early last year, Ring’s reputation took some hefty dings due to its handling of security and privacy issues. Ever since the company has taken steps to address those problems by adding a new privacy dashboard and… Continue reading →

In the U.S. only the government can run lotteries. To get around that legality, companies that run sweepstakes offer the option to enter for free, no purchase necessary. But most of the time, that involves an arduous task like mailing in a self-addre… Continue reading →

Any home with multiple tablets, phones, and other devices knows the pain of the wire nest. Pretty quickly, all the charging cables get tangled up and you find yourself looking at a modern-day Gordian Knot. Satechi’s $59.99 Dock5 Multi-Device Cha… Continue reading →

If you’re looking for a fanciful way to dock and charge your Apple products, there’s no shortage of options. But Kensington’s StudioDock may be the best looking and most functional option yet. With one stand you can dock and charge yo… Continue reading →

Last year foldable phones were all the rage. Samsung kicked things off with the original Galaxy Fold, but let’s not forget the Royale FlexPai, the Motorola Razr, TCL’s concept phones, and the Surface Duo (almost). This year, though, foldabl… Continue reading →

One of the best and word parts about AirPods is how small and compact they are, even when in the case. If you spend a lot of time looking for your AirPods, a charging station is a must. Satechi’s $59.99 Aluminum 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging … Continue reading →

It’s hard to break through the wave of CES announcements right now, but Arcade1Up did exactly that today. In its latest wave of replica arcade machines, the company unveiled cabinets with Dragon’s Lair, Killer Instinct, Battletoads, and … Continue reading →

If you visited any Christmas section at a local big box store, there’s a decent chance you saw Twinkly lights in action. Twinkly lights aren’t just your common Christmas LEDs, they’re smart, controllable by apps, and even synchronize … Continue reading →

Dogs really are man’s best friend (sorry cats). But if you have a furry one at home, life quickly turns into, “how soon do I need to get home before the dog wets the floor?” Doggy doors are unsightly and could let in the wrong animal…. Continue reading →